Best in Children’s Books – Volume 30 published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. in 1958. This mid-century children’s anthology features a collection of classic stories, folk tales, and educational pieces, all illustrated in vintage style.


Stories included in this volume:

• Hiawatha (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

• Little Red Riding Hood

• The Shire Colt (Zhenya and Jan Gay)

• The Gallant Tailor (Jakob & Wilhelm Grimm)

• Doctor Raggedy Andy (adapted from Johnny Gruelle)

• The Story of the First Men (Donald Culross Peattie)

• Homemade Orchestra (Joseph Leeming)

• Life in the Everglades

• Robi and Hanni in the Swiss Alps (Emma Brock)

• Let’s Visit Japan

• Publisher: Nelson Doubleday, Inc.

• Series: Best in Children’s Books

• Volume: 30

• Format: Hardcover with illustrated cover and yellow spine

• Year: 1958 edition


Condition: Pre-owned vintage book. The back binding is torn as shown in photos. Cover shows some wear along edges and corners. Pages are intact with typical age-related toning. Please review all photos for exact condition.


This volume is highly collectible, especially for fans of Raggedy Ann & Andy, since it includes Doctor Raggedy Andy. A great addition to a vintage children’s library, mid-century decor collection, or Raggedy Ann collector’s shelf.